Hang Seng finishes 1% up on Friday

Source: Dukascopy Bank
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index erased previous day's losses and rallied on Friday, supported by economic data and earnings reports. Hang Seng index rose 1.01% or 214.34 points and settled at 21,491.62 with exporters and financials climbing most. China Life Insurance gained 3.5% and Ping An Insurance Group added 1.6%. Foxconn International Holdings advanced 0.7% and Esprit Holdings jumped 5% before its earnings report due next week. 

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